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Administrative Assistant - Liver-Small Bowel Transplant Services

UCLA Health View all jobs

California
Permanent
Admin and Clerical

Posted 19 day(s) ago

Reference: 2365793

Description

In this role you will provide administrative support to the Liver Transplant Program.  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Prepare and process patient referrals
  • Screen program-related calls and schedule outpatient procedures for transplant evaluations, waitlist and post-transplant 
  • Manage patient charges and obtain authorizations for patient appointments, testing, procedures, and admissions
  • Assist in outpatient clinic activities
  • Handle typing, faxing, and maintain weekly program records
  • Take on other duties as assigned

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is passionate about making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

Salary Range $31.88-$45.66/hourly

Qualifications

Required:

  • Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely and accurate manner
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to communicate with patients, referring physicians, transplant team members, insurance companies case managers, governmental agencies, hospital staff, and other groups in a professional, diplomatic manner over the telephone and in person
  • Ability to abstract medical information accurately from patient file
  • Working knowledge of resources within outpatient and an acute care medical center with commensurate ability to refer individuals to appropriate departments
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Demonstrated skill in operating a PC and laser printer to quickly and accurately prepare, type and distribute forms, correspondence, and schedules.
  • Demonstrated skill in routine data entry
  • Demonstrated skill in operating copy machine, and other standard office equipment
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
  • Ability to work with and maintain confidential patient information
  • Previous experience in a health care setting working with health care professionals and patients
  • Knowledge of UCLA Medical Center policy and procedures